myasis

my·a·sis

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-uh-sis]
- /ˈmaɪ ə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-uh-sis]
- /ˈmaɪ ə sɪs/

Definitions of myasis word

abbreviation MYASIS myiasis. 1
noun plural myasis any disease that results from the infestation of tissues or cavities of the body by larvae of flies. 1

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Origin of myasis

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < Greek myî(a) fly + -asis

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Parts of speech for Myasis

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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myasis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

myasis usage trend in Literature

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